Cubs vs. Diamondbacks Player Props Today: Christopher Morel - April 15
Christopher Morel has his sights set on a more productive performance after going hitless in his last game (0-for-4). He and the Chicago Cubs square off versus the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday, who will send out Merrill Kelly to start, at 9:40 PM ET on MARQ.
Morel has a double, a triple, three home runs and three walks while hitting .237. Among hitters in MLB action, Morel ranks 32nd in home runs and 42nd in RBI.
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- Matchup: Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
- Time: 9:40 PM ET
- Date: Monday, April 15, 2024
- TV Channel: MARQ
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- Hits Prop: 0.5 hits (Over odds: -175)
- Home Runs Prop: 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +475)
- RBI Prop: 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +180)
- Runs Prop: 0.5 runs (Over odds: +140)
- Total Bases Prop: 0.5 total bases (Over odds: -175)
- Stolen Bases Prop: 0.5 stolen bases (Over odds: +950)
Christopher Morel prop bet insights
- In 10 of 15 games this year (66.7%) Morel has recorded a hit, and in four of those contests (26.7%) he posted more than one hit.
- He has hit a long ball in three of 15 games in 2024 (20.0%), which is 4.8% of his trips to the dish.
- In 10 of 15 games this year, Morel has scored a run, including one game with multiple runs scored.
- He has produced at least one run in five of 15 games played this season (33.3%), including two games with multiple RBI.
- Morel has struck out at least once in 46.7% of his games this season (seven of 15), with two or more punchouts in four of those games (26.7%).
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Christopher Morel stats against the Diamondbacks
| Date | Opp. SP | H/AB | XBH | HR | RBI | R | K/BB | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/17/2023 | Ryne Nelson | 0-for-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2/1 | 0 |
| 9/16/2023 | Zach Davies | 2-for-7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1/0 | 1 |
| 9/15/2023 | Brandon Pfaadt | 2-for-4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1/0 | 0 |
| 9/10/2023 | Joe Mantiply | 2-for-4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1/0 | 0 |
| 9/7/2023 | Ryne Nelson | 0-for-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1/0 | 0 |
| 5/21/2022 | Madison Bumgarner | 1-for-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2/0 | 0 |
| 5/20/2022 | Humberto Castellanos | 2-for-4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 5/19/2022 | Zac Gallen | 0-for-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/1 | 1 |
Diamondbacks starter: Merrill Kelly
- Kelly makes the start for the Diamondbacks in his fourth of the season. He holds a record of 2-0 with a 2.29 ERA and 16 Ks in 19 2/3 innings pitched.
- The right-hander’s last appearance came on Wednesday versus the Colorado Rockies, as he tossed six innings, giving up two earned runs while surrendering six hits.
- Among qualifying hurlers this year, the 35-year-old ranks 25th in ERA (2.29), 15th in WHIP (.915), and 55th in K/9 rate (7.3).
- In this outing, Kelly will aim to secure his fourth quality start in a row.